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Network Hardware RFPs, Pre-RFP Signals and Bid Opportunities

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Network Hardware: Pre-RFP Opportunities

Source-backed signals from meeting minutes, budgets, contract activity, grants, and leadership changes.

Arizona Board of Regents

AZOct 1

Why now

- ASU's $65 million IT Infrastructure Improvements project will upgrade wireless, switching, and fiber infrastructure, including WiFi 7 and a bandwidth increase from 100 to 400 Gbps per link. - Plans call for replacing outdated multimode fiber with single-mode fiber at Tempe and West Valley campuses to modernize the network backbone. - The project will install redundant power systems and upgrade existing uninterruptible power supplies across ASU network facilities for improved resiliency. - Outdated blue light emergency phone stanchions will be replaced with network-capable models, integrating with surveillance and emergency response systems.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Oct 1

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Nicholas Opich

Associate Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Suzanne Templin

Board Secretary

Sunnyside Unified School District 12

AZSep 29

Why now

- Sunnyside USD is seeking board approval to replace aging core and edge network switches and wireless access point licensing across its facilities. - The board will vote on the E-Rate Category 2 project at its September 29 meeting, with a vendor quote from HyeTech Network & Security Solutions. - The quoted project totals $1,013,104.24, of which Sunnyside's portion is $166,149.10 and the SLD service provider portion is $846,955.14. - The upgrade includes 69 Cisco Catalyst switches, 35 Cisco wireless access points, and Meraki licensing, plus stacking cables and power supplies.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Sep 29

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Yesenia Cuellar

Accounting Specialist

Fabiola Martinez

Accounts Payable Specialist

Plainedge Public Library

NYSep 21

Why now

- The library board is reviewing IT relocation proposals from OSI Technologies and Gryphon Technologies at its September 21 meeting to support a two-year move to temporary quarters. - OSI Technologies proposed a $125/hour engagement covering networking, Wi-Fi, firewalls, and NLS connectivity, with planning to begin immediately and operations required on opening day. - Gryphon Technologies estimated $4,275-$6,700 plus equipment, including network switch and wireless AP deployment, UniFi gateway/firewall configuration, and VPN establishment. - The library approved a $504.09/month contract with Newcastle Communications for a RingCentral phone…

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Sep 21

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Susan Santa

Library Director

Michael Dietz

System Integrator

City of Marshfield

WISep 18

Why now

- The 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan commits $198,000 to replace 2 Cisco voice routers, 15 network switches, and 5 wireless access points reaching end of service in 2027. - Technology Director requests $18,000 to replace 4 obsolete compact networking switches, citing the security risk of unsupported hardware that reaches end of support in 2029. - A $35,000 project will replace 19 Cradlepoint IBR900 vehicle mobile routers across police and fire vehicles when they hit end of support in 2029. - The city budgets $38,000 to upgrade two Cisco BE6000M Call Manager systems because their End-of-Service in 2028 would leave them without technical…

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Sep 18

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Jordan Munger

Accounting Manager

Steven Barg

City Administrator

College Of Dupage

ILSep 17

Why now

- Information Technology Services Director Joe Brenner proposed a competitive RFP for a five-year technology partner agreement valued at approximately $30 million, replacing the expiring HP-centric contract. - The proposed agreement would cover HP networking equipment among other products, with the RFP process starting in September 2026 and a board recommendation expected in November or December 2026. - The college is proceeding with cyclic replacement of network switches under its FY26 IT Replacement Plan, with multiple switch replacements occurring monthly as part of ongoing infrastructure maintenance.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Sep 17

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Susan Pcell

Adjunct Faculty

Deepa Janakiraman

AI Chair; Associate Professor, Computer and Information Science

School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS)

OHSep 17

Why now

- SERS's Technology Roadmap includes a 'Network and Wireless Refresh' initiative with a five-year plan allocation of $886,000, of which $221,703 remains. - The FY2027 budget dedicates $542,000 for the Security Stack and $50,000 for Telecommunications, showing continued investment in network and security infrastructure. - SERS is evaluating options to replace CommVault, its enterprise data backup and cyber recovery platform, which is at end-of-life. - The committee is researching vendor options for the network refresh projects, with no vendor selected yet for the CommVault replacement.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Sep 17

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Steven E. Ritzer

Chief Audit Officer

Marni Hall

Chief Financial Officer

San Antonio River Authority

TXSep 16

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Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Sep 16

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Sharon Otholt

Budget Officer, Finance

Derek J. Gaudlitz

Chairman of the Board

Regional Transportation District

COSep 15

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Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Sep 15

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Dave Jensen

Acting Chief Operations Officer

Patrick O'Keefe

Board Chair

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Ubiquiti Security Camera, Network Equipment, and Supporting Hardware Installation

San Mateo County Sheriff's OfficeCA

Due Nov 19, 2026

Ubiquiti Security Camera, Network Equipment, and Supporting Hardware Installation

San Mateo County Sheriff's OfficeCA

Due Nov 19, 2026

Datacenter Service Software Network

West Virginia Department of AdministrationWV

Closing Soon

Due Oct 20, 2026

ITB 26-0114-6 Purchase of Cisco Catalyst 9500 Network Switches and related Networking Hardware

Chatham County Sheriff's OfficeGA

Closing Soon

Due Oct 20, 2026

Purchase of Cisco Catalyst 9500 Network Switches and Related Networking Hardware (Chatham County Sheriff's Office) RFP

Chatham CountyGA

Closing Soon

Due Oct 20, 2026

ERATE COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORK INFRASTRUCURE ONLY

Airport Community SchoolsMI

Closing Soon

Due Nov 3, 2026

Network Switch Refresh II

Spring Independent School DistrictTX

Closing Soon

Due Nov 13, 2026

ERATE COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORK INFRASTRUCURE ONLY RFP

Airport Community SchoolsMI

Closing Soon

Due Nov 3, 2026

Statewide LAN WAN Infrastructure, Solutions and Maintenance Services (Request for Proposal)

California Judicial BranchCA

Closing Soon

Due Oct 30, 2026

Request for Proposals for Payment Card Processing & Hardware Services

Elbert CountyGA

Closing Soon

Due Oct 23, 2026

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Arizona Board of Regents

Recent intent

- ASU's $65 million IT Infrastructure Improvements project will upgrade wireless, switching, and fiber infrastructure, including WiFi 7 and a bandwidth increase from 100 to 400 Gbps per link. - Plans call for replacing outdated multimode fiber with single-mode fiber at Tempe and West Valley campuses to modernize the network backbone. - The project will install redundant power systems and upgrade existing uninterruptible power supplies across ASU network facilities for improved resiliency. - Outdated blue light emergency phone stanchions will be replaced with network-capable models, integrating with surveillance and emergency response systems. - The $65 million project is financed with system revenue bonds and is pending board approval, with construction scheduled from January 2027 to December 2029.

Sunnyside Unified School District 12

Recent intent

- Sunnyside USD is seeking board approval to replace aging core and edge network switches and wireless access point licensing across its facilities. - The board will vote on the E-Rate Category 2 project at its September 29 meeting, with a vendor quote from HyeTech Network & Security Solutions. - The quoted project totals $1,013,104.24, of which Sunnyside's portion is $166,149.10 and the SLD service provider portion is $846,955.14. - The upgrade includes 69 Cisco Catalyst switches, 35 Cisco wireless access points, and Meraki licensing, plus stacking cables and power supplies. - The vendor quotation is valid until September 30, 2026, and the board's decision is pending as of the document's posting.

Plainedge Public Library

Recent intent

- The library board is reviewing IT relocation proposals from OSI Technologies and Gryphon Technologies at its September 21 meeting to support a two-year move to temporary quarters. - OSI Technologies proposed a $125/hour engagement covering networking, Wi-Fi, firewalls, and NLS connectivity, with planning to begin immediately and operations required on opening day. - Gryphon Technologies estimated $4,275-$6,700 plus equipment, including network switch and wireless AP deployment, UniFi gateway/firewall configuration, and VPN establishment. - The library approved a $504.09/month contract with Newcastle Communications for a RingCentral phone migration, alongside a move and storage contract with National Library Relocations. - Verizon Fios service has been ordered for the storefront site, and IT consultants were briefed on August 21, but no IT relocation vendor has been chosen yet.

City of Marshfield

Recent intent

- The 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan commits $198,000 to replace 2 Cisco voice routers, 15 network switches, and 5 wireless access points reaching end of service in 2027. - Technology Director requests $18,000 to replace 4 obsolete compact networking switches, citing the security risk of unsupported hardware that reaches end of support in 2029. - A $35,000 project will replace 19 Cradlepoint IBR900 vehicle mobile routers across police and fire vehicles when they hit end of support in 2029. - The city budgets $38,000 to upgrade two Cisco BE6000M Call Manager systems because their End-of-Service in 2028 would leave them without technical support. - The city's $60,000 immutable cloud backup project awaits SLCGP grant results, and if denied, the city will self-fund it starting in 2027.

How to use pre-RFP signals

1. Shape the requirement

When you see a budget allocation or strategic plan mention, the agency is just beginning to define their need. Engage now to help write the specs before the RFP goes public.

2. Time your outreach

Don't cold call into the void. Use contract expiration signals to reach out to buyers exactly when they are unhappy with their incumbent or preparing to renew.

3. Arm your SDRs

Replace generic "checking in" emails with hyper-specific context. Reach out referencing their exact meeting minutes, named decision-makers, and approved budget line items.

FAQs

What is a pre-RFP signal for network hardware?

A pre-RFP signal is a public-record indicator that a buyer is moving toward a network hardware purchase before they've issued an RFP. Starbridge tracks six categories: meeting mentions, budget allocations, contract expirations, grant awards, leadership changes, and strategic plans.

How early does Starbridge detect network hardware demand?

Six to eighteen months before a formal RFP, on average. The earliest signals are usually board meeting mentions or budget line items.

What sources does Starbridge monitor?

Public meeting minutes, board agendas, budget documents, contract expiration data, grant awards, public job postings, and leadership announcements across all 50 states.

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Arizona Board of Regents

Recent intent

- ASU's $65 million IT Infrastructure Improvements project will upgrade wireless, switching, and fiber infrastructure, including WiFi 7 and a bandwidth increase from 100 to 400 Gbps per link. - Plans call for replacing outdated multimode fiber with single-mode fiber at Tempe and West Valley campuses to modernize the network backbone. - The project will install redundant power systems and upgrade existing uninterruptible power supplies across ASU network facilities for improved resiliency. - Outdated blue light emergency phone stanchions will be replaced with network-capable models, integrating with surveillance and emergency response systems. - The $65 million project is financed with system revenue bonds and is pending board approval, with construction scheduled from January 2027 to December 2029.

Sunnyside Unified School District 12

Recent intent

- Sunnyside USD is seeking board approval to replace aging core and edge network switches and wireless access point licensing across its facilities. - The board will vote on the E-Rate Category 2 project at its September 29 meeting, with a vendor quote from HyeTech Network & Security Solutions. - The quoted project totals $1,013,104.24, of which Sunnyside's portion is $166,149.10 and the SLD service provider portion is $846,955.14. - The upgrade includes 69 Cisco Catalyst switches, 35 Cisco wireless access points, and Meraki licensing, plus stacking cables and power supplies. - The vendor quotation is valid until September 30, 2026, and the board's decision is pending as of the document's posting.

Plainedge Public Library

Recent intent

- The library board is reviewing IT relocation proposals from OSI Technologies and Gryphon Technologies at its September 21 meeting to support a two-year move to temporary quarters. - OSI Technologies proposed a $125/hour engagement covering networking, Wi-Fi, firewalls, and NLS connectivity, with planning to begin immediately and operations required on opening day. - Gryphon Technologies estimated $4,275-$6,700 plus equipment, including network switch and wireless AP deployment, UniFi gateway/firewall configuration, and VPN establishment. - The library approved a $504.09/month contract with Newcastle Communications for a RingCentral phone migration, alongside a move and storage contract with National Library Relocations. - Verizon Fios service has been ordered for the storefront site, and IT consultants were briefed on August 21, but no IT relocation vendor has been chosen yet.